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Xtreme expansion for Florida FEC X
treme Action Park, Florida’s largest family indoor entertainment centre, has
announced the second phase of its ongoing expansion. As part of its multimillion dollar expansion
project, the venue has doubled in size and now offers more than 10 interactive attractions and event spaces that cater to a wide range of corporate activities and special occasions. Previously 90,000 sq ft, it is expanding to over 210,000 sq ft. “The continued growth plan of Xtreme has been
a thrilling ride,” said Aaron Parkinson, co-owner of Xtreme Action Park. “The addition of these unique attractions and the expansion of our food and beverage program has made us the largest indoor family entertainment venue in Florida. Our goal is to offer something totally out-of-the-box and exciting to every person who walks through the door.”
Since its launch in 2015, it has boasted the
world’s longest and fastest indoor asphalt race rack. The course features European gas powered karts that can reach speeds of 45mph, on a half-mile poured asphalt track.
With the goal of becoming the largest indoor
entertainment centre in the country, Xtreme Action Park is expanding in several phases. Phase One of the plan, which totaled 90,000 square feet, was completed in July 2015 with the renovation of the go kart track and the introduction of the Sky High Indoor Ropes Course, ten recreational bowling lanes, The Arcade and The Pit Bar, a sports bar featuring DirectTV sports packages and the UFC Fight Nights.
The completion of Phase Two includes the introduction of attractions including:
• The Arena Roller Skating Rink & Performance Venue – a 16,000 square-foot venue including a 12,000 square-foot roller skating rink plus a DJ booth and VIP seating.
New US chief for Walltopia I
ndoor climbing walls firm Walltopia, has appointed a
new CEO to head up its recently-established US operation. Ivaylo Sotirov will oversee the
• Bazooka Blast Glow in the Dark Arena – this innovative glow-in-the-dark arena for Bazooka Blast Team Challenges offers an award winning combat game that fires two-inch foam balls from real paintball guns.
• Fort Lauderdale Auto Museum – The Dezer Collection features the world’s largest micro car collection, including classic cars, military vehicles and famous movie vehicles such as the 6- Wheeled Monster convertible from “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” along with a sampling of the James Bond collection.
• Evolution Escape Rooms – Offers a physical adventure game in which players are locked in a room and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles and escape within a set time limit. This attraction is perfect for team building and corporate events.
• Expansion of The Arcade – doubling in space, The Arcade now offers more than 100 interactive arcade games in a 15,000 square-foot game room.
• XD Dark Ride 3D Theater – the first of its kind in South Florida, this attraction offers an 8-player 3D theater and game in one, equipped with its own laser shooting device.
• Expansion of the Sky High Indoor Ropes Course Adventure – Located directly above the arcade, the Sky High Indoor Ropes Course Adventure offers advanced and beginner levels where climbers can take on unique obstacles.
• Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park – the 18,000 square-foot area features Dodge Ball, a Stunt Bag, X Beam, Slam Dunk Zone, a Rock Climbing Wall, Ninja Obstacle Course and Vertical Ops Rock Climbing Tower and a large, open jump arena available to guests ages 2 and up.
The firm is already beginning plans for Phase Three of its expansion. When completed, the facility will house more than 230,000 sq ft of attractions including over 36,000 sq ft of event spaces.
market development and the strategic direction of Walltopia Adventure in the US and brings more than 12 years experience in the amusement sector. He first entered the industry by joining Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as a ride operator and then became involved with the management of a leading manufacturing company that is a major supplier in the amusement industry and grew from junior accountant to financial controller to CFO.Walltopia “I have known Ivaylo for 11 years and I am confident he is the
right fit for us. I surely set the bar high for him – I am determined to make Walltopia Adventure a reflection of Walltopia Climbing in terms of market share and secure our leading position in the industry, both in the USA and worldwide.” said Walltopia CEO Ivaylo Penchev.
KristallTurm extends international reach
first African venue, a new venture in Japan is now under construction.
G The high ropes course in Sagamihara,
close to Tokyo will feature 90 climbing elements, an event platform, two observations decks, a floor platform and a giant swing. The KristalltTurm workshop produced special poles for the site, that will withstand an earthquake. The high ropes course is built in the leisure park Sagamiko Pleasure Forest near Tokyo. It offers a combination of amusement park and outdoor facilities such as camping and barbecue area. It follows the recent completion of the first the first
KristallTurm in Africa at Port Harcourt in Nigeria. The 12-pole installation with 69 climbing elements and an
event platform is located in Port Harcourt’s Pleasure Park, a public recreation area. After its completion, the leisure centre is going to offer a shopping mall, a children’s playground, a mini golf course and a lake where visitors can rent a pedal boat. It is due to open in April.
erman high ropes specialist KristallTurm is continuing its international expansion, having just completed its
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